Kenya Power Lists Areas to Face Power Cuts Tuesday

Kenya Power and Lighting Company has announced scheduled power interruptions in several counties across the country on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, to facilitate network maintenance.

In a public notice, the utility said most of the affected areas will experience outages between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., with a few locations having slightly adjusted timelines.

In Nairobi Region, parts of Nairobi North including Kamukunji and sections of Mathare will be affected. Areas listed include Juakali, Shauri Moyo, Muthurwa, Parts of Gikomba, Eastleigh High School, Pumwani Boys, and sections of General Waruinge.

In Kiambu County, parts of Rironi, Thamanda, Kiambaa and areas around Chief Koinange Girls will face interruptions. Kenya Power said locations such as Kagia, Kanduma, Ngecha, Muguga, Kiambaa Primary, Senior Chief Koinange High School and nearby estates will be without electricity during the maintenance period.

In the Mt. Kenya Region, parts of Nyeri County including Kamune, Geitwa and Iruri will be affected. In Kirinyaga County, Kagio Town and Kandongu areas will experience outages. Parts of Tharaka Nithi County, including Ciakariga and Marimanti Prison, will also face power cuts starting at 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

At the Coast, interruptions are scheduled in Mombasa County (Serena area and Pangoni), Kilifi County (parts of Malindi Town and Kisumu Ndogo), Taita Taveta County (Bachuma), and Kwale County (Msambweni and Lungalunga).

In South Nyanza Region, parts of Kisii County including Magena and Nyangusu will be affected.

In North Rift Region, areas in West Pokot County such as Kamatira Primary and Kanisa Mbili will experience outages, while in Nandi County, Tulon and surrounding areas will be without power from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Western Region will see parts of Bungoma County, including Webuye and Misikhu, affected by the planned maintenance.

Kenya Power advised customers in the listed areas to plan accordingly.

“Customers are advised to treat all lines as live during the maintenance period,” the company said, adding that the works are aimed at improving service reliability and stabilizing the power network.